Flights to Luanda

Although witness to civil unrest, in recent years Luanda has basked in the glory of foreign investment and has benefitted from the country’s natural resources – namely, its oil reserves and mineral wealth. And the increase in the number of flights to Luanda is testament to that fact.

In fact, today Luanda is largely unrecognisable from the city it once was. It’s had a complete facelift, and the result is something both beautiful and exotic. It’s created a palpable sense of excitement in the city.

Most visitors will agree that Luanda’s best days are still to come, with much-needed funds going into construction and building restoration projects. Yet for all that, the history of Luanda is what gives it its character today. It’s almost 500 years since the city was first populated by the Portuguese, and apart from a brief era of Dutch rule, they ran the city until 1975.

Known back then as São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda, these influences are still visible today in the city’s foods, forts, museums and culture.

Luanda boasts beautiful natural beaches. And now a growing marina and even a beach club scene – Tamariz Beach Club is one of the most popular – have made this a popular spot for sun-seekers from beyond the borders.

What to do in Luanda

Visit Parque Nacional da Kissama

Africa has some of the best game reserves in the world – and Angola has its fair share of wild beauty. Take a day out to visit Parque Nacional da Kissama (also known as Quiçama National Park). Recent conservation efforts have been spectacularly successful and the reserve is now home to elephants, water buffaloes and other majestic animals.

Quiçama
Bengo Province
+244 923 594 382

Visit Fortaleza de São Miguel

In recent years, Luanda’s skyline has been transformed thanks to all the new skyscrapers. Yet it’s the ancient Fortaleza de São Miguel (Fortress of São Miguel) that carries the real significance. This 16th century fort, which is perched on a hill at the centre of the Luanda Bay basin, played an important role in the slave trade. Today it is home to the Museum of the Armed Forces.

Calçada de São Miguel
Luanda Bay
+244 222 373 623

Take a stroll down the Marginal Promenade

The Marginal Promenade is a curved road, lined with palm trees, which hugs the beautiful golden coast and provides stunning views of the sea. Begin at any end and explore the 10km of uninterrupted bay. En route, you can visit the Port of Luanda clocktower, along with the famous pink Banco de Angola (National Bank of Angola) or Clube Náutico.

Clube Náutico
4B Rua Murtala Mohammed
Ilha do Cabo
+244 222 309 689

Where to eat in Luanda

Switch Supper Club (International)

This is one of the newest and most fashionable restaurants in the city, and the queue for a table highlights that. Be sure to book ahead and enjoy a night out with dinner and dancing – the inspiration is drawn from a traditional supper club.

Epic Sana Luanda Hotel
Piso -3
Rua Rainha Ginga
+244 222 642 620

Restaurante Shogun (Japanese)

Expertly prepared teppanyaki, wonderful cooking displays, brilliant sea views, and smells and sounds to rival any restaurant make Shogun one of the best places to eat in the city. The beachfront venue is a major plus, but you’ll find your eyes drawn to the live cooking displays.

Ilha do Cabo
+244 931 756 580

Nikki’s House (International)

If the unique set-up at Nikki’s House doesn’t impress you, the food certainly will. Consistently rated one of the best restaurants in Luanda, Nikki’s is nestled in a quaint house. The decor here is terrific, with each room arranged differently – some have couches, others family portraits on the walls. For the warmer evenings, there’s a terrific patio out the back.

32 Rua Dr José Pereira do Nascimento
Maianga
+244 923 403 404

Places to stay in Luanda

Rouxinol Luxury Guesthouse

This boutique hotel is well priced in a fairly expensive area, and maintains a degree of personality not often shared by its larger chain rivals. It offers rooms furnished in whites and blacks, with lovely views from the windows. A cool touch is the hotel’s gothic welcome gate.

Beco de Moçambique
Cruzeiro 16
+244 923 745 078

Hotel Tropico

Tropico offers guests a free breakfast buffet each morning consisting of a wide range of international delights. It has a chic, sharp and modern design, and provides a much-needed respite from the busy streets. Tropico also offers an outdoor swimming pool.

Rua da Missão 103
+244 222 370 070

Hotel Presidente

Desirably located right along the bay of Luanda, within sight of all the best tourist attractions and restaurants, Hotel Presidente has all the hallmarks of colonial Angolan hospitality. Its traditional design is fused nicely with a modern twist.

Largo 4 de Fevereiro
+244 222 311 717

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Flights from India to Luanda

Flights from India to Luanda

Flights from India to Luanda

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